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Living in Wrestlingworth: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wrestlingworth comes out at 37/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 90/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Wrestlingworth places 8th of 9 in the SG19 postcode district.

It scores 7 points below the SG19 postcode district as a whole, which averages 44/100. Its economic health score runs 26 points above the SG19 district's 64/100. That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SG19 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Wrestlingworth scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
150.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 28 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 391% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 165% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 140% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 High Street 20 crimes
  2. 2 Hatley Road 16 crimes
  3. 3 King Street 10 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.145 · PM2.5 6.71 · PM10 11.948 µg/m³
73
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
12
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Wrestlingworth CofE Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsLister Hospital12.8 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing13 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus13.3 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust7.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryGreensands Medical Practice2.3 mi
GP capacity1,823 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
46
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Central Bedfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
74%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
74%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate56.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.2%Unemployed1.9%Retired32.5%Student2.8%Other inactive6.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.6%Skilled & technical36.6%Routine & elementary16.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.3%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership86.1%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
Council tax Central Bedfordshire · 2026-27
A £1,677
B £1,957
C £2,236
D £2,516
E £3,075
F £3,634
G £4,193
H £5,032
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
10
Biggleswade 4.6 mi
Sandy 5.1 mi
Ashwell & Morden 6.1 mi
J10 A1(M) 6.8 mi
J10 A1(M) 7.4 mi
J9 A1(M) 10.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Wrestlingworth in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Dunton 42 2.5 mi away ⇄
Potton 48 2.5 mi away ⇄
Guilden Morden 40 2.6 mi away ⇄
Gamlingay 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Steeple Morden 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Biggleswade 53 4.2 mi away ⇄
Waresley (Huntingdonshire) 38 4.4 mi away ⇄
Litlington 41 4.6 mi away ⇄
Little Gransden 43 4.7 mi away ⇄
Ashwell 43 5.0 mi away ⇄
Bassingbourn 33 5.1 mi away ⇄
Great Gransden 42 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wrestlingworth a nice place to live?

Wrestlingworth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wrestlingworth is 37/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Wrestlingworth?

Wrestlingworth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 79 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wrestlingworth?

Among the top-rated schools in Wrestlingworth is Wrestlingworth CofE Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Wrestlingworth in total.

Wrestlingworth in context

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Postcode districts in Wrestlingworth

SG19 44 ⇄

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